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Data Collection Best Practices

Successful data processing and autonomous drafting start at the data collection phase. Advancements in Remote Sensing and Surveying technology have opened up a multitude of data collection options; to see if your hardware fits into our process, please review the “Equipment & Hardware” page. If you are struggling with collecting data that is both adequate and useful for aerial mapping, get started by taking a look at our recommended flight parameters overview to get a quick snapshot of what changes you can make for improving your data collection processes.

The following pages include information and best practices for optimizing your data collection for processing with AirWorks.

AirWorks’ Recommended Flight Parameters

Calibration

Image Capture

Flight Settings

Ground Control

Camera Settings

Equipment & Hardware

Image Processing & Photogrammetry

FAA Regulation

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